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This guide helps you decide whether to refresh, cover, or keep the aged look. Why tattoos age Sun exposure, skin texture, and ink breakdown all soften sharp lines over the years.

By placing thousands of tiny dots at controlled spacing, dotwork artists achieve smooth gradients and intricate patterns. This labor-intensive method gives tattoos a unique texture that stands apart from traditional line-based work.

Calf tattoos benefit from a muscular canvas that gives designs depth and presence. The flat rear surface works well for portraits and detailed work, while wrapping designs follow the leg's natural shape.